Arissa Viering | 8/13/2020 | Goodday Mineral Wells | Breaking News | Local Fire
PALO PINTO COUNTY, TX – On 8/13/2020, a 2,654 acre grass fire at Pennington Creek is 100% contained according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. The fire was primarily located within Jack County and began near Possum Kingdom Lake in Palo Pinto County.
The fire started on 8/10/2020 and quickly spread at the junction of SH 337 & SH 16 near Rock Creek Road near Possum Kingdom Lake. Individuals nearby were evacuated.
Final Update: the #PenningtonCreekFire in Palo Pinto and Jack Counties is 2,654 acres and 100% contained. #txfire
— Incident Information – Texas A&M Forest Service (@AllHazardsTFS) August 13, 2020
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